About our Therapists
Vive! prides itself in providing great results for pain and stress relief using a clinical approach and the integration of a wide spectrum of bodywork therapies. Our intention is to get to the root cause of your pain or issue. Our assessment and analytical skill sets help to provide a better opportunity for you to find relief from pain, immobility or stress. We have an expansive team of therapists whose backgrounds and experience provide many options to address your various needs. Our health and clinically-oriented practices reflect our goals to provide the best massage and bodywork that can benefit you, whether you are looking to relieve stress and relax, are looking to find relief from pain or are recovering from an injury.
Geralyn Balazs, LMT, CLT, MMT
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Geri is not only the owner but also the lead therapist at Vive!. Geri is skilled at providing clinical work for various pain related conditions as well as relaxing massages for those who just need to de-stress. She prides herself in providing very clinical work in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Geri will work with your other health providers (PT’s, Trainers, Chiro, doctor, etc.) in order to provide the best approach and plan for your wellness. Her philosophy is that understanding the total person is important in identifying how day to day activities or habits can cause pain or discomfort. This helps to get to the root cause of the problem and in establishing a follow-up wellness routine. She strives to have her clients to feel at home while finding relief from pain and stress.
Geri integrates various deep tissue therapies in order to address the issues causing discomfort for each client. Some of her specialties include Orthopedic Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy and Lymphatic Therapy. She has a keen sense of touch that hones into those hot trigger points and releases them, hence relaxing the muscle and removing the toxins that cause muscles to become tight, immobile and painful. She has a diverse background and experience in various modalities that she thoughtfully combines to bring relief for all types of needs. She provides bodywork incorporating her diverse experience for such issues as neck, rotator cuff, back, post-surgery needs, jaw issues, tendonitis, and knee pain. Her rich set of skills and her ability to combine and customize these skills is what gives her the great results appreciated by her clients.
Geri integrates various deep tissue therapies in order to address the issues causing discomfort for each client. Some of her specialties include Orthopedic Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point therapy and Lymphatic Therapy. She has a keen sense of touch that hones into those hot trigger points and releases them, hence relaxing the muscle and removing the toxins that cause muscles to become tight, immobile and painful. She has a diverse background and experience in various modalities that she thoughtfully combines to bring relief for all types of needs. She provides bodywork incorporating her diverse experience for such issues as neck, rotator cuff, back, post-surgery needs, jaw issues, tendonitis, and knee pain. Her rich set of skills and her ability to combine and customize these skills is what gives her the great results appreciated by her clients.
Modalities: Orthopedic Massage (with specialized classes for the shoulder, back, hips, thigh, thorax, arm and joints and neck), Trigger Point therapy, Neuromuscular therapy, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Swedish massage, Lymphatic Therapy with certification as an instructor, Medical Massage, Therapeutic Cupping, Oncology Massage and PNF (contract/relax) Stretching.
Alvin - Therapist
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Alvin is dedicated to the wellness benefits that massage therapy provides. His professional style is smooth and flowing, yet therapeutic. Alvin is also certified in lymphatic therapy and applies that knowledge in approaching his sessions.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Oncology massage, Lymphatic Therapy (certified) and Orthopedic Massage
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Kathleen - Therapist
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Kathleen applies her 10 years of massage therapy experience to understanding your health and planning a massage session that is best for you. She is a highly skilled practitioner who provides a warm therapeutic massage integrating various modalities to achieve your desired results.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular Therapy, Prenatal (certified), Cupping, Cranial Sacral, Orthopedic Massage, and Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “Kathleen is such a great therapist. Most of the time she finds knots on my body, that I didn't even knew I had, gets rid of them and with minimum to no pain. Her technique and hands are heaven sent.” – Oscar
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Maria - Therapist
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Maria has over 10 years of massage experience. She has a great combination of therapies that she integrates which provide a therapeutic approach to her sessions with very effective results. Her background in acupuncture provides a more holistic perspective to her clients’ conditions and hence their massage sessions. Her detailed style and sensitive touch will find those areas causing discomfort and will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, Sports Massage, Swedish, Neuromuscular, Bamboo Fusion and Reflexology.
Client Comment: “Maria found those troublesome spots that caused me pain and provided relief that I was seeking.” - MB
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Gabby - Therapist
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Gaby has background in diverse therapies which she thoughtfully combines in order to meet the clients’ goals. Her positive spirit and her focused application of these skills provide relief and fantastic results. Her experience of over 12 years provides great insight into your issues as well as detailed therapeutic approach to your session.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Therapy, Cupping, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Oncology Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Contract/Relax (PNF) Stretching.
Client Comment: “Outstanding massage and overall experience at Vive! Gaby worked magic - she had the perfect touch and pressure, and was everything you could want in a practitioner. Very knowledgeable and hit all the sore spots without being too rough.” Catherine
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Rose - Therapist
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Rose brings over 25 years of experience to the massage table with her clinical understanding and diverse application of her wide portfolio of skills. Her gentle personality and soothing touch not only help you to quickly relax but also provide results for the discomfort or pain you may be experiencing. Rose also has “mentoring” experience in prenatal work in her role at Vive.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Reflexology, Swedish Massage, Prenatal Massage (certified), Reiki (energy work), Lymphatic Therapy (certified), Cranial Sacral, Oncology Massage, Orthopedic Massage, Contract/Relax (PNF) Stretching.
Client Comment: “I had a truly wonderful massage with Rose today. She listened to my preferences and really focused on the areas that needed attention and didn't spend too long on the areas that didn't. She was gentle and effective and very kind.” -P
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Kate - Therapist
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Kate has a very smooth and relaxing style that, combined with her years of lymphatic therapy background, provides a more holistic approach to your session. She has excellent clinical reasoning that helps to assess the cause of your discomfort and therefore defines the approach that is best for your wellbeing. Kate also has “mentoring” experience in her role at Vive
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Therapy (certified), Oncology Massage, Cranial Sacral (certified), Prenatal Massage (certified), Sports massage, Swedish Massage, Cupping, Reflexology, Medical Massage, Reiki.
Client Comment: “Great ambience, calming environment, amazing Therapist!” – Curtis
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Pas - Therapist
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Phas is a caring and nurturing massage therapist with a gentle, but therapeutic approach to seek out and resolve issues in the muscles in order to provide generalized wellness of being. She provides a generating, relaxing massage with moderate to medium pressure. Phas’ interest in health and wellness has also led her to become a Yin Yoga Teacher as well.
Modalities: Myofascial, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “I felt so much better after the treatment. Phas is excellent.” - Carol
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Erin- Therapist
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Erin’s 10 years of experience brings a variety of modalities to her massage sessions which illicit excellent results for her clients. She hones in on those pain-causing trigger points and gently releases them to provide relief. Her touch melts away those trouble knots while still feeling relaxed.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Prenatal Massage (certified) and Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “Erin was awesome! She always listens to what my complaints are and what I need.”
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Mary - Therapist
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Mary provides a very therapeutic massage with consistent pressure and detailed approach in order to address those specific pain areas. The muscle release that she provides leaves you feeling relaxed but with pain relief. Her thoughtfully designed session for you will prove to bring you effective results
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Oncology Massage, Orthopedic Massage.
Client comment: “Mary did a fantastic job getting me to a level of comfort I did not think possible when I came in!! She is reassuring and extremely competent! Thank you!!” – Caro
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Chris S. - Therapist
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Chris S. has a therapeutic style that softens the muscles in a way that leaves you relaxed and stress free. His background in Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian modality) is combined with more clinical techniques that result in a massage that feels smooth-flowing yet releases the painful tension in stressed muscles. He provides great results in a non-intrusive style.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, Sports Massage, Swedish, Lomi Lomi.
Client Comment: “Chris S. has a style that connects one area to another and at the same time provide that focus needed for those individual restricted muscles.” – GM
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Cesar - Therapist
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Cesar has 10 years of experience and brings a passion for providing massage as a healing practice. His analytical skills unravel the root cause of a client’s pain and his many and diversified skills facilitate effective relief and resolution. His calm demeanor, yet skilled therapy and wide range of pressure, make him successful whether you want to relax or have chronic pain needing specific attention. Cesar also has “mentoring” experience in his role at Vive.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Cupping, Reflexology certification, Orthopedic Massage, Oncology Massage, Contract/Relax (PNF) Stretching
Client Comment: “Cesar is amazing! It is more than just a massage. It is truly therapeutic and healing. The positive results and benefits last throughout the rest of the month until my next appointment.” - Angel
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Christopher - Therapist
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Christopher has a very keen and analytical approach to his clients’ sessions diving into the understanding of the client’s goal and health condition in order to “more than meet” their clients’ needs. He has a superb knowledge of the body, as he is also a pharmacist. Chris hopes to help clients avoid medications through holistic body work. Chris has excellent, detail-oriented skills and a great therapeutic approach that combines his clinical knowledge and diverse techniques. He also fulfills a “Mentoring” and Teaching role at Vive.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Cupping, Orthopedic Massage with specialization in shoulder issues, Prenatal Massage (certified), Oncology Massage (with additional classwork) and Contract/Relax (PNF) Stretching.
Client Comment: “Chris is an awesome massage therapist, thorough in his knowledge and really knows what he’s doing!” – Charisse
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Carol - Therapist
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Carol brings over 10 years of massage therapy experience to Vive along with some background in Nursing. While she performs a variety of traditional massage modalities, Carol specializes in Clinical Thai Massage. Thai Bodywork is often referred to as the “lazy person’s yoga” because the therapist will position the client in various yoga positions (clothed) on a mat and provide stretches and pressure along the energy lines of the body. Her medical studies provide a great compliment to her massage experience and knowledge of the body
Modalities: Clinical Thai Massage (advanced training), Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Swedish Massage, Cupping, Orthopedic Massage, Oncology Massage and Contract/Relax (PNF) Stretching.
Client Comment: “Carol was professional, friendly and did an amazing job! Very relaxing.” - Annie
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Stephen - Therapist
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Stephen is a veteran and became a Massage Therapist in order to help other vets who suffer from PTSD and anxiety. Along his journey, he has developed varied clinical skills to help those dealing with other physical conditions and injuries. He has continued education in providing massage for anxiety and depression. His massage career has also involved him as a massage therapy instructor.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Orthopedic Massage with specialization in shoulder issues, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Oncology Massage, and Massage for PTSD/Anxiety.
Client Comment: “I’m very satisfied with the massage. Stephen was very professional and experienced. He explained everything he was going to do and asked ahead before doing it.”
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JuanJ -Therapist
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Juan has strong hands that provide relief through specific work in those deeper areas of discomfort. His massage helps you to quickly get into a relaxed state that facilitates the release of tension in your muscles and help them unwind. His passion for the natural wellness benefits of massage is evident in every session.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Swedish, Trigger Point Therapy, Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “Everything went well, Juan was attentive to my issues of concern. I felt better immediately and still do.” - Kevin
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Jennie-Therapist
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Jennie is a dedicated, caring practitioner who has a zeal for wanting to learn more and more about the human body in order to bring her best to her clients. She has excellent analytical and therapeutic massage skills which make a difference to her clients’ sessions, stimulating positive change and rejuvenation.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Lymphatic Therapy (certified), Orthopedic Massage, and Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “Happy with personalized & personable therapy.” – Mary Kay
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Sue -Therapist
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Sue is an experienced therapist with clinical skills that are complimented by Eastern Medicine. She performs traditional massage and also is certified in Advanced Shiatsu, which is her specialty. Shiatsu massage is based on pressure points located across a person’s body. The principles of shiatsu say that a person’s qi (pronounced “chee”) flows through meridians, or pathways, and that a therapist can release blockages or imbalances of qi by applying pressure to “vital points”—specific locations along the meridians. This release provides therapeutic results for the client. Sue’s style is very flowing with a great sense of touch to identify those trouble spots.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Acupressure, Swedish Massage, Advanced Shiatsu (certified), Orthopedic Massage and Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “My 2-hr massage with Sue was life changing!!” - Eric
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Amanda -Therapist
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Amanda is a very experienced and intuitive massage therapist with 12 years in the field. She has a wide ranging pressure ability. She specializes in Trigger Point Therapy to get at those stubborn knots. Her combination of skills are very effective for addressing all kinds of soft tissue complications.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, Swedish Massage, Neuromuscular, Sports Massage, Oncology Massage.
Client Comment: “Excellent, customized massage therapy highly tailored to my needs.” - Tara
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Jaime -Therapist
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Jaime has a relaxing, trauma-informed style with detailed attention to the knots that cause tension and pain. The combination of her modalities help stimulate circulation and the release of toxins. Her sessions will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
Modalities: Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Trigger Point Therapy, Sports Massage, Cupping, Orthopedic Massage, Swedish Massage, Oncology Massage, Contract/Release (PNF) Stretching
Client Comment: “Great experience! Jaime is a talented therapist. Looking forward to coming back.” - John
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